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New study highlights alarming levels of plastic in popular food items

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New study highlights alarming levels of plastic in popular food items

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  • A recent study by PlasticList revealed significant plastic contamination in various foods.
  • The study tested nearly 300 food products, finding high levels of phthalates in fast food like Burger King and Wendy's.
  • Surprisingly, even organic foods showed high contamination levels, including pasta and rice from Whole Foods.
  • Microplastics can disrupt the body's endocrine and immune systems, leading to serious health issues.
  • Researchers cautioned that results may not reflect all products due to testing limitations.

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